Campbell’s to Close Original Cape Cod Chips Plant in Hyannis, Massachusetts

The Campbell’s Co. will shut down its potato-chip plant in Hyannis, Mass., as part of a larger effort to consolidate production and transform its supply chain network, the company said in a release.

Operations at the facility, which produces Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips, are expected to end in April 2026. Hyannis is the birthplace of Cape Cod chips — founded in 1980 — and the plant just completed its 40th year in operation.

When Campbell’s acquired Snyder’s-Lance in 2018, the plant joined Campbell’s, which expanded production of the brand to other plants in its stable, including Beloit, Wis., Charlotte, N.C., and Hanover, Pa. Over time, Hyannis’ contribution to the Cape Cod total annual production volume slid to 4%, a level that no longer supports keeping the facility open, Campbell’s said.

Campbell’s will provide the 49 employees impacted by the closure with separation benefits, job placement support and guidance on accessing state assistance. The company noted it will continue to invest in the region’s community partnerships and culinary programs, and that Cape Cod-branded chips will still be produced in the U.S. at existing Campbell’s plants.